Toronto Raptors
Under the smart guidance of new general manager Masai Ujiri, the Raptors don’t really feel like the “shoot for 45 wins at all cost”-outfit that Bryan Colangelo put together last year. We’re sure that Rudy Gay could be had for the right price, and that Ujiri wants to go slow and smart with his rebuilding process. If Gay’s eyesight and overall efficiency improves, though, the Raptors (coming off of a 36-win season) could find themselves a step ahead in the process, and possibly making the playoffs. As always, Kyle Lowry’s leadership and decision-making will be key.

Three key players: KL, RG, JV (if they can improve over last season we're in decent shape)

Derozan will likely be Derozan (average at best D, suck from 3) and I expect Amir to once again to be good.

X-factors off the bench:

*one of our backup PG's need to step up
*LF needs to be better
*SN needs to continue hitting 3's, if not he is useless
*TH needs to give us what is expected, toughness/rebounding

IF most of that happens (+ health) we could see playoff games next April. Not that we'd win anything in the playoffs but our young players really need to dip their toe into the playoff pool. Especially DD, after 4 seasons of losing for him.